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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONP CODE CHARTSP0096
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
P0096
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION P0096
2B5A - P0096
Information saved in
DME
Fault code
2B5A - P0096
Fault text
Bank 2 intake-air temperature sensor plausibility
Fault description
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Vehicle speed above 50 km/h for more than 20 sec. as well
as stationary behavior
Terminal condition: Engine running
Voltage condition:
none
Condition for fault memory entry
|tan[0] - tan[1]| > K_TAN_OBD_DELTA_Max,
tan_obd_delta_modell[0] <= tan_obd_delta_modell[1]
Action in service
1. Check plug and wiring harness at Bank 2 HFM
2. Replace Bank 2 HFM
Fault effect and breakdown warning
No symptoms are apparent to driver
Driver information
Warning light:
No
Service instruction
none
Information saved in
DME
Fault code
2B5A - P0096
Fault text
Bank 2 intake-air temperature sensor plausibility
Fault description
Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Vehicle speed above 50 km/h for more than 20 sec. as well
as stationary behavior
Terminal condition: Engine running
Voltage condition:
none
Condition for fault memory entry
|tan[0] - tan[1]| > K_TAN_OBD_DELTA_Max,
tan_obd_delta_modell[0] <= tan_obd_delta_modell[1]
Action in service
1. Check plug and wiring harness at Bank 2 HFM
2. Replace Bank 2 HFM
Fault effect and breakdown warning
No symptoms are apparent to driver
Driver information
Warning light:
No
Service instruction
none
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.